Jenny22
01-20-2017, 10:59 AM
Though I've posted many times, you will better understand the following post and how VERY important it was to me, if I give a little background about moi. I'm 81 y/o, lifelong closeted CDer, and until about six months ago, I had restricted my dressing en femme to the privacy of my car. I drive Pretty whenever I can, and have done so for years.
After turning 80, I began to become very daring (for me) and ventured out of my car for the first time with a solo walkabout at a deserted strip shopping center. This breakthrough was followed by 4 trips through drive up restaurant food windows. Baby steps. My next step was to meet a fellow sister in a remote corner of a mostly vacant, open shopping mall for coffee. In my 80 plus years, this was the first time I had met another sister, and the most public I had ever been. Nervous? Oh, my goodness YES. This was followed by another coffee meet up, which ended with an unexpected and gigantic step where she encouraged me to join her in walking through a supermarket. The most bold outing of my life, and I was on cloud 9.
My confidence was growing to heights I never imagined, and was ready to take another BIG step. Remember, I am 81, and all of this being Jenny in public is very new to me. Late last year I had come to where I just really needed to fully present myself in a more public arena, and the opportunity (story to follow), took over a month in the planning. It was time to be fully Jenny, fully me.
I'd earlier mentioned that I'd be dining with two forum sisters, and I did, Sunday evening!! But actually, there were three, as one sister brought a pretty CD guest!
We dined at an upscale restaurant, and had a nice corner-nook table, so we could talk without the band's background sound overpowering us. Each of us learned much about the others, and I was as calm as the proverbial cucumber .. no nervousness what so ever (the other three were seasoned pros!). We got a few glances as we were walking to be seated, but then became one with the normals. Our waiter was fantastic, and always called us ladies. I thanked him for that. The food was delicious, and the wine more than fine.
The other ladies were very nicely dressed, but I initially felt I had over done my presentation, as I had glammed up more then they. Let me share my presentation, for I had never felt more feminine!
.Shiny black flats with off-black thigh highs
.Beautiful black and red lingerie
.An above the knee, long sleeve black dress, and over that
.A long sleeve 3/4 length buttonless, white cardigan
.A 3 strand pearl necklace with matching ear rings
.Makeup:red lipstick, slightly rosy cheeks, mascara, eyebrows high-lighted and light blue eye shadow
.Fingernails, a pinkish red polish .. toes, too
.A short, champagne colored wig with curly bangs
.A stretch wedding ring set, plus two more rings, a woman's watch and gold bracelet
I felt radiant and pretty, and was told that I could blend in anywhere, appropriately presenting. I so needed to hear that. Lookout world, here I come ... maybe. I felt very secure and confident with them, and hope that I can soon solo in real time.
An encouraging word to sisters who would like to 'go out' ... befriend a seasoned forum sister in your area, get to know her and then make a small outing (coffee?) with her, if possible. Having that sister with you will give you the confidence that you need that you can do it! It worked for me, believe me!
I'll post a group photo as soon as I have permission from two of the ladies.
Hugs!!
Jenny22
After turning 80, I began to become very daring (for me) and ventured out of my car for the first time with a solo walkabout at a deserted strip shopping center. This breakthrough was followed by 4 trips through drive up restaurant food windows. Baby steps. My next step was to meet a fellow sister in a remote corner of a mostly vacant, open shopping mall for coffee. In my 80 plus years, this was the first time I had met another sister, and the most public I had ever been. Nervous? Oh, my goodness YES. This was followed by another coffee meet up, which ended with an unexpected and gigantic step where she encouraged me to join her in walking through a supermarket. The most bold outing of my life, and I was on cloud 9.
My confidence was growing to heights I never imagined, and was ready to take another BIG step. Remember, I am 81, and all of this being Jenny in public is very new to me. Late last year I had come to where I just really needed to fully present myself in a more public arena, and the opportunity (story to follow), took over a month in the planning. It was time to be fully Jenny, fully me.
I'd earlier mentioned that I'd be dining with two forum sisters, and I did, Sunday evening!! But actually, there were three, as one sister brought a pretty CD guest!
We dined at an upscale restaurant, and had a nice corner-nook table, so we could talk without the band's background sound overpowering us. Each of us learned much about the others, and I was as calm as the proverbial cucumber .. no nervousness what so ever (the other three were seasoned pros!). We got a few glances as we were walking to be seated, but then became one with the normals. Our waiter was fantastic, and always called us ladies. I thanked him for that. The food was delicious, and the wine more than fine.
The other ladies were very nicely dressed, but I initially felt I had over done my presentation, as I had glammed up more then they. Let me share my presentation, for I had never felt more feminine!
.Shiny black flats with off-black thigh highs
.Beautiful black and red lingerie
.An above the knee, long sleeve black dress, and over that
.A long sleeve 3/4 length buttonless, white cardigan
.A 3 strand pearl necklace with matching ear rings
.Makeup:red lipstick, slightly rosy cheeks, mascara, eyebrows high-lighted and light blue eye shadow
.Fingernails, a pinkish red polish .. toes, too
.A short, champagne colored wig with curly bangs
.A stretch wedding ring set, plus two more rings, a woman's watch and gold bracelet
I felt radiant and pretty, and was told that I could blend in anywhere, appropriately presenting. I so needed to hear that. Lookout world, here I come ... maybe. I felt very secure and confident with them, and hope that I can soon solo in real time.
An encouraging word to sisters who would like to 'go out' ... befriend a seasoned forum sister in your area, get to know her and then make a small outing (coffee?) with her, if possible. Having that sister with you will give you the confidence that you need that you can do it! It worked for me, believe me!
I'll post a group photo as soon as I have permission from two of the ladies.
Hugs!!
Jenny22